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1 ON T H E E D G E F E B R U A R Y V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 5 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : B A N Q U E T & T E S T I N G S K A T E R S O F T H E M O N T H N A T I O N A L S K A T I N G M O N T H P I C T U R E S F R E E S T Y L E E T I Q U E T T E O L Y M P I C E X C I T E M E N T!! What an exciting time it s been in the world of figure skating! Coming off of an incredible National championship, our U.S. Olympic team has already had some glowing moments in Vancouver. If you were like me, it was worth staying up to see Evan Lysacek win gold. As skating parents, we watch these Olympians, considering with appreciation the incredible amount of training and support that goes into these athletes. As the competition season begins again, our skaters are thinking about their skating goals for These goals will look different for every skater. We can go a long way in supporting our skaters and coaches by encouraging our children to set appropriate goals and helping them develop a plan to reach them. Yes, skating is an investment. But there is no way to measure the wonderful life lessons and character development that our children are gleaning every day on the ice. All of this makes me very proud to be part of our local skating community. Go Team USA! Go Greenville FSC! C L U B I C E 8 U P C O M I N G C O M P E T I T I O N S 8 B I R T H D A Y S 8 S K A T E F O R H A I T I M A R C H 2 0! After the disaster in Haiti, there has been some talk at the rink to organize a benefit skating show that could raise money for a charity involved with relief after the earthquake. Ted and the Pavilion have presented us with a wonderful ice time to have the show and we are ready to move forward with preparations for this opportunity. The show will be held Saturday, March 20 th from 5-7 pm followed by a public skating session. This is an ideal time and it will be great to have the skaters able to skate with the audience after the show. Details will be communicated through as they become available, but there will definitely be two group skating numbers that will be organized during the regular stroking class times on Monday and Thursday. If you would like to help with the organization of this event, please join us this Tuesday, February 23rd for a meeting at 6:15 pm. We need lots of parents to help with planning, publicity, ticket sales, etc. What a busy few months!! See page 4 and 5 for pictures from all of the National Skating Month Events!

2 O N T H E E D G E F E B R U A R Y Page 2 Save the Date Annual Club Banquet Sunday, May 23, 2010 in the afternoon Twigs Tempietto More details to follow... T E S T S E S S I O N C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S Congratulations to the skaters who passed US Figure Skating Tests on February 7, 2010! * completed dance set Delphine Dean Neha Dias Abigail Doyle Adrienne Labotka Elisabeth Madeline Julianne Madeline Julia Nance Dalia Saif Megan Smith Lauren Tompkins Melanie Tompkins Andersen Wade Mackenzie Wade Judith Webster Fiesta Tango, Swing Dance* Pre-Juvenile MIF Blues* European Waltz* Pre-Juvenile MIF, Swing Dance* Juvenile MIF Preliminary MIF, Preliminary Freeskate Juvenile MIF Fiesta Tango Juvenile MIF Pre-Preliminary MIF, Rhythm Blues, Canasta Tango* Dutch Waltz* Fiesta Tango Viennese Waltz

3 V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 5 * Skaters of the Month are chosen randomly from all members for each newsletter. S K A T E R O F T H E M O N T H : J U L I A N N E Age: 11 # of years skating: 5 Coach: Marie Crockett, Michelle Wise Skating Level for Competition: Preliminary Highest Tests Passed: Juvenile MIF, Preliminary Freeskate, Fourteen Step Favorite Skating Moves: Double salchow, flip, back sit spin, power pulls Favorite Skating Moment: When I won No-Test Champion at Regionals Favorite Skater: Mirai Nagasu How I got started: I asked my mom to skate. Goals: To get my double toe loop. Favorite GFSC Event: Christmas Show Favorite Academic Subject: P.E., Recess Outside interests: Tennis What else should you know about me: I love whales and collect them. Why I love skating: I love skating because I get to spin and jump. I see my friends there too. I love my coaches and my mommy encourages me. S K A T E R O F T H E M O N T H : N E H A Age: 11 # of years skating: 4 1/2 Coach: Marie Crockett, Michelle Wise Skating Level for Competition: Pre-preliminary Highest Tests Passed: Pre-Juvenile MIF Favorite Skating Moves: Lutz jump and stork spin Favorite Skating Moment: When I landed my first axel Favorite Skater: Rachel Flatt, Sasha Cohen How I got started: We went to the Galleria Mall in Houston and I saw people skating. Goals: To be a stronger skater. Favorite GFSC Event: Christmas Show 2009 Favorite Academic Subject: Math and History Outside interests: Piano, swimming, playing with my birds and my brother. What else should you know about me: I love helping. When I grow up, I want to be a vet. Why I love skating: It is fun, builds character, and I love competing and performing. S K A T E R O F T H E M O N T H : C A R O L I N E Age: 9 # of years skating: 1 Coach: Kristen Martin Skating Level for Competition: Freeskate 1 Highest Tests Passed: Basic 8 Favorite Skating Moves: Waltz jump, one foot spin Favorite Skating Moment: When I do my program Favorite Skater: Rachel Flatt, Sasha Cohen How I got started: Going to the rink with my dad and sister. Goals: To do well in my first competition Favorite GFSC Event: Halloween Party Favorite Academic Subject: Math and English Outside interests: Piano and Dance What else should you know about me: I love to read. Why I love skating: You can make lots of new friends!

4 O N T H E E D G E F E B R U A R Y Page 4 N A T I O N A L S K A T I N G M O N T H We had such a great time for two months!! Thank you to everyone that helped to plan the events and who brought food to support them. A special thank you to Lori and Stacey for organizing the food for all of them! N A T I O N A L S W A T C H I N G P A R T Y : T H A N K Y O U T O R O N A N D C H E R Y L B E R R I O S F O R H O S T I N G T H I S I N Y O U R W O N D E R F U L H O M E!

5 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5 Page 5 D A NCE PA R T Y : THANK YOU TO CHARIS AND KRISTEN FOR HELPING TO LEAD THIS FUN TIME TOGETHER! INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: THANK YOU TO GHADA SAIF AND CHERYL DOYLE FOR COMING UP WITH SUCH A WONDERFUL IDEA! THIS SHOULD DEFINITELY BE AN ANNUAL EVENT!

6 O N T H E E D G E F E B R U A R Y Page 6 I C E D A N C I N G E X H I B I T I O N : W E A R E S O P R O U D O F A D R I E N N E L A B O T K A A N D W A R R E N K I N G F O R R E P R E S E N T I N G G F S C A T E A S T E R N A D U L T S E C T I O N A L S! F I G U R E S S E M I N A R : T H A N K Y O U C H E R Y L A N D W A R R E N F O R I N T R O D U C I N G U S T O F I G U R E S!! N O W W E K N O W W H A T P A T C H I S A N D H O W T O U S E A S C R I B E!

7 V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 5 Page 7 B R E A K T H E I C E : A P R I L 3 0 A N D M A Y 1, Our basic skills competition will be returning again this upcoming year and we are in need of some volunteers. For everyone who is new to this sport, our basic skills competition last year was a fun and exciting experience for all. It is fun for the skaters to be able to compete at their own home rink and have the opportunity to bring in skaters from other rinks to Greenville. The following is a list of sub committees that need help with volunteers; the name next to the committee would be the person you would want to if you would like to help out with their committee. Here is the list of committees and the contact info: Accounting/Judges Music Ice Monitors/Runners Announcing Awards Promotion/Publicity Programs Vendors/Gifts Bags Registration Table Hospitality Contact person: Lauren Hunt (jghuntjr@bellsouth.net) Stacey Hawks (sgt_stacey@yahoo.com) Contact person: Michelle Wise (mwise@gcrd.org) Contact person: Cindy Pitmon (cpitmon@aol.com) Contact person: Jimmy Crocket (jimmy@gcrd.org) Contact person: Kim Cowgill (kcowgill@us.ibm.com) Contact Person: Cheryl Doyle (doylefamily141@att.net) Contact person: Darilyn Seppala (darilynsep@aol.com) Contact person: Corinne Dyer (cqdyer@aol.com) Julia Nance (heather.nance@familyplace.com) Contact person: Charis Sloan (cbynum@gcrd.org) Thank you so much to everyone who is helping to make this event a success and fun experience for all of the skaters. If anyone has any question in regards to the competition please feel free to Kristen Martin at mkristen29@yahoo.com. F R E E S T Y L E S E S S I O N D O S A N D D O N T S When a skater joins the Greenville FSC as a Bridge Member, he or she is then eligible for practice and lesson time on our freestyle sessions. This can be an exciting, yet anxious time for skaters, Coach Charis Sloan said. It is important that skaters fully understand the rules so that they do not endanger themselves or others. A list of these guidelines can be found on the Greenville FSC website, but common courtesy is the best rule of thumb. This begins with mutual respect for coaches and skaters. Skaters in a lesson have first right of way, and other skaters need to yield the ice to accommodate them. Skaters doing their program have the second right of way and should always have the orange belt on so others on the ice can easily spot them. When a skater is on the ice wearing the orange belt, other skaters should be courteous and allow her room to do her program. Back spirals can be a safety hazard and are not allowed without a coach s assistance when there are six or more skaters on the ice, Coach Sloan said. Higher level skaters have the responsibility to skate with caution when lower level skaters are present. All skaters should be respectful of those who are practicing jumps in the far corners of the rink or Lutz corners. We want our new skaters to be confident on freestyle sessions, said Coach Sloan. The best way to do this is to be aware of the rules and respectful of your fellow skaters. Parents can also help by reminding skaters to be courteous. Looking for a full list of the Freestyle Ice Guidelines? Try the Greenville FSC Website, for this and many other fun and informative features! Have you made anything creative relating to skating? A poem or drawing. Send them to kim@thekiddergroup.com and we will try to use them if we have space.

8 Q U I C K R E M I N D E R S! Page 8 U P C O M I N G C O M P E T I T I O N S As you are getting ready for new skating programs with new dresses, don t forget about our link to Dreamtime Creations on the GFSC website. If you click on the pink banner on the Helpful Links page of the website and then order crystals, our club receives a portion of the sale. Club jackets can be ordered by filling out the order form on the bulletin board or located on the front page of the website. There is also a new order form for tights and pants on the website. We are placing an order this week, and another order cannot be place until we have a minimum amount of orders. Please contact Ron Berrios at for more information. B I R T H D A Y S : FEBRUARY 3 Genie Pannell 5 Lauren Hunt 7 Emily Furtney 16 Mandy Mamrick 21 Anissa Armaly 24 Lauren Tompkins 28 Madison Kent March 6 7, 2010 JESSAMINE OPEN BASIC SKILLS COMP. Plex Indoor Sport s & Ice Irmo, SC Deadline: February 1 March 12 14, 2010 MAGNOLIA OPEN The Cooler Alpharetta, GA Deadline: February 5 April 8 11, 2010 CENTRAL CAROLINAS SKATING CLASSIC Triangle Sportspex Hillsborough, NC Deadline: February 22 April 30 May 1 BREAK THE ICE BASIC SKILLS COMP. The Pavilion Greenville, SC Deadline: April 1 MARCH 2 Lisa Crenshaw 9 Barbara Hernando 21 Keely Dyer 21 Judith Webster 24 Jennie Worley 28 April Chen APRIL 1 Laura Addington 1 Kailee Rose 7 Kim Tompkins 14 Kristen Martin 23 Allison Madeline 24 Ariel Seppala C L U B I C E M O N I T O R S C H E D U L E : F E B R U A R Y A P R I L February 23 March 2 March 9 March 23 April 6 April 13 April 20 April 27 Stacey Hawks Program Night Lisa Kent Jin Woo Gary Oertle Program Night Genie Pannell Kristen Rose Lauren Hunt BREAK THE ICE EXHIBITION (Bridge Members Invited) Cindy Pitmon Program Night We have tried to list accurately all of the birthdays that we have in our database. If we have missed you or the date is incorrect, please let us know so we can correct the database! Thanks! Thank you to Lisa Smith for helping to write for this month s newsletter and to all who ed photos! * Be sure to find a substitute if you cannot make it to avoid paying a $25 fine G F S C B O A R D President Kim Tompkins Vice President Lauren Hunt Secretary Cheryl Doyle Treasurer Cindy Pitmon Board Members Ron Berrios Stacey Hawks Laura Kennedy Gary Oertle Lori Madeline Lisa Smith